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The Lobster

- An unconventional love story...

In a dystopian near future, single people, according to the laws of The City, are taken to The Hotel, where they are obliged to find a romantic partner in forty-five days or are transformed into animals and sent off into The Woods.

Release Date : 2015-10-15

Language :EnglishFrenchGreek

Adult : false

Status : Released

Production Company : Scarlet FilmsHaut et CourtEurimagesLemming FilmElement PicturesNederlands Fonds voor de FilmGreek Film CentreFaliro House ProductionsLimpFilm4 ProductionsProtagonist Pictures

Production Country : FranceGreeceIrelandNetherlandsUnited Kingdom

Alternative Titles :

Cast

Character Name : David

Original Name : Colin Farrell

Gender : Male

Character Name : Short Sighted Woman

Original Name : Rachel Weisz

Gender : Female

Character Name : Hotel Manager

Original Name : Olivia Colman

Gender : Female

Character Name : Loner Leader

Original Name : Léa Seydoux

Gender : Female

Character Name : Loner Swimmer

Original Name : Michael Smiley

Gender : Male

Character Name : The Maid

Original Name : Ariane Labed

Gender : Female

Character Name : Lisping Man

Original Name : John C. Reilly

Gender : Male

Character Name : Limping Man

Original Name : Ben Whishaw

Gender : Male

Character Name : Heartless Woman

Original Name : Αγγελική Παπούλια

Gender : Female

Character Name : Nosebleed Woman

Original Name : Jessica Barden

Gender : Female

Character Name : Nosebleed Woman's Best Friend

Original Name : Emma O'Shea

Gender : Female

Character Name : Biscuit Woman

Original Name : Ashley Jensen

Gender : Female

Character Name : Doctor

Original Name : Roger Ashton-Griffiths

Gender : Male

Character Name : 70 Year Old Waiter

Original Name : Anthony Dougall

Gender : Male

Character Name : 30 Year Old Waiter

Original Name : Anthony Moriarty

Gender : Male

Character Name : Guard Waiter

Original Name : Sean Duggan

Gender : Male

Character Name : Loner Leader's Father

Original Name : Roland Ferrandi

Gender : Male

Character Name : Loner Leader's Mother

Original Name : Imelda Nagle Ryan

Gender : Male

Character Name : Donkey Shooter

Original Name : Jacqueline Abrahams

Gender : Female

Character Name : Bald Man

Original Name : James Finnegan

Gender : Male

Character Name : Restaurant Waiter

Original Name : Robert Heaney

Gender : Male

Character Name : David's Wife

Original Name : Rosanna Hoult

Gender : Female

Character Name : Police Officer 1

Original Name : Kathy Kelly

Gender : Female

Character Name : Police Officer 2

Original Name : Kevin McCormack

Gender : Male

Character Name : Hotel Receptionist

Original Name : Nancy Onu

Gender : Female

Character Name : Trainer Waiter (Shooting Range)

Original Name : Ewen MacIntosh

Gender : Male

Character Name : Campari Man

Original Name : Patrick Malone

Gender : Male

Character Name : Arrested Town Woman

Original Name : Sandra Hayden Mason

Gender : Male

Character Name : Hotel Manager's Partner

Original Name : Garry Mountaine

Gender : Male

Character Name : New Daughter

Original Name : Laoise Murphy

Gender : Male

Character Name : Bandaged Loner

Original Name : Ishmael Moalosi

Gender : Male

Character Name : Trapped Loner

Original Name : Matthew O'Brien

Gender : Male

Character Name : Guest Room 104

Original Name : Judi King Murphy

Gender : Male

Character Name : Coach Driver Waiter

Original Name : Chris Threader

Gender : Male

Character Name : Piano Player (uncredited)

Original Name : Cian Boylan

Gender : Male

Character Name : Hotel Guest (uncredited)

Original Name : Clive Dev

Gender : Male

Character Name : Waiter (uncredited)

Original Name : Degnan Geraghty

Gender : Male

Character Name : Waitress (uncredited)

Original Name : Heidi Ellen Love

Gender : Male

Character Name : Waitress (uncredited)

Original Name : Dolores Marren

Gender : Male

Character Name : Waiter (uncredited)

Original Name : Mark McCormack

Gender : Male

Character Name : Hotel Guest (uncredited)

Original Name : Stephen Ryan

Gender : Male

Reviews

Reno

@Rangan

2024-05-16

> Another peculiar dystopian tale set in the future. From the director of the Oscars nominated movie 'Dogtooth'. If you are familiar with his signature movie, you will find it so good. This is not the best movie I had seen that set in the future, but like any other it was another dystopian tale. A black comedy-romance with a decent storyline, performances and overall a nice entertainer. The pace was very depressing, but I kept hooked to it for its frequent unpredictable scenes. The first act took place in a hotel which is the introduction to the odd world and the situation where the plot opens. When it moved to the 2nd half, especially after Rachel Weisz come into the frame, the entire scenario changed to atypical romance mode and kept that way till the last with a simple twist in the finale. Colin Ferrell's character was something like the one from the movie 'Her'. But not the same movie, or the theme, except the combination of the genres. It was a good movie, I enjoyed it, but not as much as others say they did. IMPO, it is a one time watch movie for its peculiarness. 7/10

talisencrw

@talisencrw

2021-06-23

This was an odd experience, as I just recently ended a self-imposed 12-year moratorium on relationships, due to a couple of bad ones I had within a short period of time in the early 2000's. It was very intriguing to see a type of dystopia exist in which 'singledom' was so vilified to the point of actually being against the law. I would never have previously thought that such a state of events was possible, but recent trends in 'political correctedness' on the one hand and both religious and political radicalism on the other means that, sadly, nothing is impossible anymore. I thought it was a remarkable idea for a film, and both the soundtrack and cinematography were outstanding. The bizarre script and bold direction brought forth some of the best acting I have yet seen from Colin Ferrell, Rachel Weisz and John C. Reilly, as well. I'm definitely looking forward to seeing other films by this brazenly original writer/director. Long may his almost-Bunuelian take on things go forth.

mattwilde123

@mattwilde123

2021-06-23

This was Yorgos Lanthimos' English language debut. It was really funny. All of the actors had to perform their lines straight-faced and with no emotion which is very strange at first. The screenplay and direction of the film was very intelligent and perfectly highlights the themes of the film. This film was very quirky and unique and so I really enjoyed it. ★★★★

Nathan

@TitanGusang

2022-07-15

_The Lobster_ is the most awkward love story I have ever watched, but despite how off putting it was it touched me in ways I did not quite expect. The plot of this film is incredibly unique. The idea of being turned into an animal if you cannot find love is so weird in the best kind of way. I found the entire movie to be very sinister in nature, always keeping me on edge about what was to come next, and that was enhanced by the sharp orchestra playing underneath every scene. Yorgos Lanthimos wrote the entire film in a very awkward way. I understand that it was aiming for that type of sharp and poignant feel, but it just did not work for me. I could not help but wonder how much better the film would have impacted me if it felt more natural. The acting in this movie is incredible, the way that everyone could act so emotionless while still feeling genuine was fantastic, even if I did not particularly care for the style. Despite all my complaints, I still genuinely enjoyed the experience, even with its ups and downs. I am still left pondering the ending of the film and that is how a movie should leave you feeling. **Verdict:** _Good_